Have you been neglecting your spider plant? It’s beautiful, but it can also get out of control. If this happens to be the case then don’t fret – pruning is an easy project that requires only about 10 minutes once every 2-3 weeks to make sure your plant is thriving well!
There are many reasons to prune your plant, but the most common reason you would need to is if it has grown too big.
So let’s have a look at some of those other good ones!
Why Pruning?
The spiderettes that the plant produces are nutrient hogs. When they’re hanging from their mother, they’re soaking up a lot of fertilizer and water so that it can quickly grow roots before being planted in its own pot; but if you leave them attached for too long your main spider plant may start to suffer because there isn’t enough nutrients.
Removing the spiderettes and trimming your plant will help ensure that it stays healthy.
Spider plants are great for bringing the outdoors in! And when you notice brown tips on your plant, it could be because of too much direct sunlight or chlorine from tap water. Tap water in cities contains fluoride and chlorine, so avoid watering your plant with tap water.
How to Prune
When you prune a spider plant, any leaves that are being removed should be cut back to about 1 inch from the base. This will ensure even growth and avoid cutting off some of your favorite parts! Dead or discolored branches can also get trimmed away.
When you repot your spider plant, make sure to trim the roots accordingly. Trimming back only once or twice per year should be enough. This will also help you check for root rot.
Useful Tools for Pruning
If you find yourself with a spider plant or two, it’s easy to trim and prune them. You can use scissors but since they grow so quickly—especially when there are several plants in one pot-a pair of shears might be handy for cutting off excess stems without hurting the roots!.
Pruning is a great way to make your spider plant look more alive and vibrant. Pruned plants are healthier than ones without any grooming, so trim away those dead growths today!
Don’t let your brown leaves pile up! Brown plant damage is easy to prevent, but it may take some effort. To keep the spiderettes (leaves) healthy and happy trim them regularly with pruning shears to keep them healthy and happy!